SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HandlingPrecautions for safe handlingHandle under dry protective gas.Keep container tightly sealed.Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.Open and handle container with care.Information about protection against explosions and fires:Protect against electrostatic charges.Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.Keep ignition sources away.Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilitiesRequirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: RefrigerateInformation about storage in one common storage facility:Protect from heat.Store away from water/moisture.Store away from oxidizing agents.Further information about storage conditions:Store under dry inert gas.This product is moisture sensitive.Protect from humidity and water.Keep container tightly sealed.Protect from heat and direct sunlight.RefrigerateSpecific end use(s) No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Reacts violently with water.Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.Possibility of hazardous reactionsReacts with strong oxidizing agentsReacts violently with waterConditions to avoid No data availableIncompatible materials:Oxidizing agentsWater/moistureHeatHazardous decomposition products:Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxideHydrogen chloride (HCl)Boron oxideAdditional information: This product may form a precipitate.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effectsAcute toxicity:Fatal if swallowed.Toxic if inhaled.Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for components in this product.LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:110-54-3 n-HexaneOral LD50 15840 mg/kg (rat)Inhalative LC50/4H 48000 ppm/4H (rat)Skin irritation or corrosion: Causes severe skin burns.Eye irritation or corrosion: Causes serious eye damage.Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.Germ cell mutagenicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for components in this product.Carcinogenicity:EPA-I: Data are inadequate for an assessment of human carcinogenic potential.EPA-II: Inadequate information to access carcinogenic potential.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for components in this product.Reproductive toxicity:Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for components in this product.Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:May cause damage to the peripheral nervous system, the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeatedexposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.Aspiration hazard: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.Subacute to chronic toxicity: The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.Additional toxicological information:To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:CorrosiveVery toxic

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ToxicityAquatic toxicity: No data availablePersistence and degradability No data availableBioaccumulative potential No data availableMobility in soil No data availableAdditional ecological information:Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.Toxic to aquatic life.May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.Avoid transfer into the environment.Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentPBT: N/AvPvB: N/AOther adverse effects No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methodsRecommendation Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.Uncleaned packagings:Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixtureGHS label elements, including precautionary statementsHazard pictogramsGHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08Signal word DangerHazard-determining components of labeling:Boron trichloriden-Hexane3-MethylpentaneHazard statementsH225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.H300 Fatal if swallowed.H331 Toxic if inhaled.H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.H373 May cause damage to the peripheral nervous system, the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the reproductive system and the brain through prolonged or repeatedexposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.Precautionary statementsP210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctorP303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P405 Store locked up.P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.National regulationsAll components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)110-54-3 n-Hexane 54.73%10294-34-5 Boron trichloride 15.8%71-43-2 Benzene 0.0008%California Proposition 65Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer71-43-2 Benzene 0.0008%Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity71-43-2 Benzene 0.0008%Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, femaleNone of the ingredients are listed.Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male71-43-2 Benzene 0.0008%Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulationsSubstance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.None of the ingredients are listed.The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on themarket and use must be observed.None of the ingredients is listed.Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)None of the ingredients is listed.Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2016 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.

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